[RP TownTalk] question re: driveway "aprons"/ parking

[Lou King]

Karen,
I'm no authority, nor do I play one on TV, and anything you read on this 
forum has the same value as a free pass to a public park.

But, if it were me I would:

Call, 301-927-4343 (Riverdale Police) at this point to deal with 
belligerent neighbors and get any car blocking your driveway towed.
Call  301-927-6381 (Code Enforcement) to find out the details about who 
can park where. They can/will also tell you what you need to do to get a 
building permit to improve your property (driveway).

I would think (that is the disclaimer of any authority) you should be 
normally expect to be able to park in front of your own house. Just 
because your neighbor has enough cars to start a car dealership 
shouldn't make it necessary for you to park in the next county.

That being said, maintain the high ground and your cool. It shows more 
maturity than those that claim they 'can do what ever they want.' (And 
it tends to piss them off!) Having established a calm relationship with 
the Police/Code Enforcement the next time a issue comes up just smile, 
make an other phone call and wait for the proper authority to resolve 
the problem.

Lou

Karen Smyth wrote:
>   I was under the belief that since it is in theory, our driveway 
> entrance, no one (except us) should be able to park in front of it.  
> Seeing as my household has 2 cars and no functioning driveway, and 
> they have 4-5+ cars at any one time and a driveway that easily fits 2 
> cars, I'd like clarification.  Also, can someone tell me if I need 
> special permits or anything to put in a driveway (not cement, but 
> stone or pebble)?